72ANotice of hearing

72A Notice of hearing (1) This section applies in relation to the hearing by the ACAT of a matter under this Act. (2) Notice of the hearing must, as far as practicable, be given to— (a) the person the subject of the hearing; and (b) the person’s domestic partner, parents, brothers and sisters; and (c) each child of the person; and (d) if the person has a carer who would not otherwise be given notice of the hearing under this section—the carer; and (e) if the person has a guardian—the guardian; and (f) if there is a manager of the person’s property—the manager; and (g) if an application is made under section 8AA (Manager for missing person’s property)—the applicant; and (h) the public trustee and guardian; and (i) if the matter relates to an enduring power of attorney—each attorney under the power of attorney. Example—people who must be given notice of hearing Mr B has dementia and requires constant care. Mr B’s brother (and guardian), his niece and a close family friend share his care. Each person must be given notice of a hearing in relation to a matter affecting Mr B. (3) Subsection (2) does not limit the people to whom notice of the hearing may be given.